Implementation Profile for American Public University System
Submitted on November 16, 2007; last updated on March 28, 2011
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/L: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Control | Private for-profit |
| Location | Charles Town, WV |
| Community Setting | Small town |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 3 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Wallace Boston |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President and CEO |
| Main Web Site | http://www.apus.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | No information provided |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Elizabeth Gray |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Executive Assistant to the President and CEO |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Office of the President |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 20 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Executive, Staff |
| Description | APUS' sustainability efforts are managed through the Office of the President with the Executive Assistant to the President and CEO as the main administrative lead for this function. The APUS Sustainability Committee is comprised of approximately 20 staff members who assist in identifying, researching, and implementing actions necessary for reduction of the university system's greenhouse gas emissions. The Executive Assistant to the President and CEO serves as a liaison between the Sustainability Committee and the President and CEO. |
Tangible Actions
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1. Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Silver standard or equivalent. Yes: American Public University System has adopted the LEED's certification as the goal for all new construction whenever it is financially feasible to do so. |
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2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist. Yes: For all existing or new structures, APUS will migrate to "Energy Star" certified products for lighting and appliances wherever feasible. Energy Star certification will also be a major consideration in the purchase of Information Technology equipment (computers, printers, displays, etc). |
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3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution. No: American Public University System is a high technology firm and has outfitted buildings in each of our primary locations with audio and video conferencing systems to help minimize trave between the sites. In addition, we are investigating adding Internet conferencing to reduce travel requirement even more. In 2007, we estimate we avoided 145,000 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions. It is the policy of the company to continue to make use of these facilities in the future wherever it is reasonable to do so. |
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4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution. No: No information provided. |
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5. Within one year of signing this document, begin purchasing or producing at least 15% of our institution's electricity consumption from renewable sources. No: No information provided. |
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6. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is invested. No: No information provided. |
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7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste. No: No information provided. |